Setting/propertiesconfirmtype

Normal Bookings - is the default booking type for normal bookings.

You have a choice on "Booking Types" which define how guests can book and if a security is required:

Auto confirmed - confirmed without security: Bookings from your website are automatically confirmed without security.
Confirmed with deposit collection - via payment gateway: Guests can make a confirmed booking when they complete a payment through one of the integrated payment gateways. To use this function you need an account with the payment gateway and connect it in SETTINGS->PAYMENTS FROM GUESTS->PAYMENT GATEWAYS.
Confirmed with credit card - card details are collected: Guests can only book if they leave their credit card details. Credit card details are securely collected but the card is not automatically charged.
Request - manual confirmation required: Guests can only request to book. You confirm or decline each booking manually.
Request with credit card - card details are collected: Guests can only request to book and are required to leave their credit card details. You confirm or decline each booking manually. Credit card details are securely collected but the card is not automatically charged.
Blackout period - closed for bookings: If you want to close your property and not accept new bookings for a certain period (for example if you are closed for the season) you can set a blackout.

If a booking includes normal and near term dates the booking type will be as set for near term dates. If a booking includes normal and exceptional dates the booking type will be as set for exceptional dates.